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Film Review: Fatale

Posted on December 18, 2020 (April 21, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Still from Fatale (movie) of Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy.

With Fatale, director Deon Taylor has lazily slopped Fatal Attraction and Strangers on a Train into a blender and hit purée. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: deon taylor, fatale, hidden empire film group

Local Review: Gryzzlee – Rollerblades

Posted on December 16, 2020 (August 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Gryzzlee | Rollerblades | Self-Released

Gryzzlee = Death Grips + Bloodtone + Grimes … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Gryzzlee

Film Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Posted on December 15, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Viola Davis in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'.

Much like the very best music, Geroge C. Wolfe’s adaptation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a whirlwind of emotions. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: George c. Wolfe, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Review: Boris With Merzbow – 2R0I2P0

Posted on December 15, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Boris With Merzbow | 2R0I2P0 | Relapse

Boris With Merzbow = Pink Floyd + The Melvins … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Boris, Merzbow, Relapse

Film Review: News of the World

Posted on December 14, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Greengrass' News of the World is a testament to the power of the movies to take us on an epic journey.

Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Greengrass’ News of the World is a testament to the power of the movies to take us on an epic journey. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: News of the World

Local Review: mr.gizmoe– Semper Ad Meliora

Posted on December 14, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
mr.gizmoe | Semper Ad Meliora | BZMA Records

mr.gizmoe = The Field + Balam Acab (Wander/Wonder) … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: mr.gizmoe

Film Review: The Midnight Sky

Posted on December 11, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
While The Midnight Sky has its strengths, it's hardly the Clooney comeback people have been waiting for.

The Midnight Sky is not without its strengths. George Clooney stars as an astronomer after earth has been devastated by a catastrophe. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: George Clooney, the midnight sky

Film Review: WIld Mountain Thyme

Posted on December 10, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Wild Mountain Thyme is a pleasant diversion, and it's just cute and charming enough to overcome its flimsy storytelling most of the time.

Wild Mountain Thyme is a pleasant diversion, and it’s just cute and charming enough to overcome its flimsy storytelling most of the time. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: John Patrick Shanely, Wild Mountain Thyme

Review: Dirtsilk – Carson Valley Liquidation Sale Everything Must Go

Posted on December 11, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Dirtsilk | Carson Valley Liquidation Sale Everything Must Go | TRASHCROP

Dirtsilk = Dominic Fike + Kevin Abstract + A Tribe Called Quest … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: carson valley liquidation sale everything must go, dirtsilk

Film Review: Safety

Posted on December 9, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Reginald Hudlin's Safety scores enough points by just being what it is to be an enjoyable movie for family viewing.

Reginald Hudlin’s Safety scores enough points by just being what it is to be an enjoyable movie for family viewing. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Reginald Hudlin, Safety

Local Review: Kira – Gag Order

Posted on December 8, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Gag Order | Kira | Self-released

Gag Order = Trash Talk (Eyes & Nines-era) + Ceremony (Scared People-era) … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: gag order, kira, Local Review

Film Review: Girl

Posted on December 8, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Girl is a lurid, pulpy and shockingly lazy exploitation flick, and it's a flimsy and inept attempt at schlocky '70s grindhouse cinema.

Girl is a lurid, pulpy and shockingly lazy exploitation flick, and it’s a flimsy and inept attempt at schlocky ’70s grindhouse cinema. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Chad Faust, Girl
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